Leeds United WACCOE forum thread on top 6

[jayohaitchenn]

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[pauld]

That's fine by me if they want to think that. Of course though any striker who is 2nd in the goal scoring charts at this time of year is dangerous, even a really shit one but hey ho.

Coca-Cola Football League One Top Scorers
Lambert    Southampton    20
Paynter    Swindon    19
Beckford    Leeds United    18

Presumably meaning Beckford is a somewhat less-than-average striker then?

[Summerof69]

Of course it was only a month ago that Uddersfield fans were saying that we would fook it up...

[alanmayes]

BBC 5Live continue to completely ignore us.The last two monday evenings they've had
Jackett and Parkinson live in the studio and in the conversations, we're not mentioned at all.

I'm quite happy for us to continue to be under the radar,with other clubs,other fans and
the media in general.Suddenly,they'll be saying,"Where did Swindon come from?"  

[pauld]

BBC 5Live continue to completely ignore us.The last two monday evenings they've had
Jackett and Parkinson live in the studio and in the conversations, we're not mentioned at all.

I'm quite happy for us to continue to be under the radar,with other clubs,other fans and
the media in general.Suddenly,they'll be saying,"Where did Swindon come from?"  

In much the same way that Southend's financial difficulties and many other things we all thought were common knowledge routinely take the "expert League pundits" completely by surprise

[alanmayes]

In much the same way that Southend's financial difficulties and many other things we all thought were common knowledge routinely take the "expert League pundits" completely by surprise

As much as i like Mark Clemmit and i really do as a reporter,he's way too pally pally,with his
interviewees.That's fine in it's own right,but when there's a contentious issue eg Notts County,
we need a large degree of objectivity and sense of investigation.

[pauld]

As much as i like Mark Clemmit and i really do as a reporter,he's way too pally pally,with his
interviewees.That's fine in it's own right,but when there's a contentious issue eg Notts County,
we need a large degree of objectivity and sense of investigation.

Yes, but that's the same with most sports reporters. They look on themselves as sports writers really, not full on journalists, so with a few honourable exceptions (David Conn springs to mind) when there's a need for serious investigative work or a hint of criticism which goes beyond "Refs should be better/Benitez didn't buy well/Where have all the English keepers gone", most of them are completely at sea

[Nemo]

Mostly because if they do any proper journalism, the affected clubs ban them from the ground/press conferences.

Yes, i'm looking at you Alex Ferguson.

[juddie]

that's why sports journalism is a bit shit these days, there are too many pressures on people to investigate properly.

Criticise anyone and you're denied access in the future. Journos can't afford to do that. Apart from Conn…

[alanmayes]

Yes, but that's the same with most sports reporters. They look on themselves as sports writers really, not full on journalists, so with a few honourable exceptions (David Conn springs to mind) when there's a need for serious investigative work or a hint of criticism which goes beyond "Refs should be better/Benitez didn't buy well/Where have all the English keepers gone", most of them are completely at sea

They are indeed first and foremost sports reporters.I agree entirely that the excellent David Conn
and also Graham Spiers, aren't afraid to go where others fear to tread and should be applauded for
their work.

[Ralphy]

If we turn them over at Elland Road, I will buy you all a pint.





Well maybe. Thats abit extreme but I will be immensely happy.

[juddie]

you've put it out there now Ralphy. we'll hold you to that

[DiV]

Presumably meaning Beckford is a somewhat less-than-average striker then?

Paynter hasnt scored past Manchester United and Tottenham on the telly!!

that, what it is you see....

[Ralphy]

Nothing would be more satisfying than taking 6 points off them.

[jimbob]

Nothing would be more satisfying than taking 6 points off them.

apart from doing cheryl cole up the wrong un